Reading of the Law of God
For the love of Christ controls us, because we have
concluded this: that one has died for all, therefore all have died; and he died
for all, that those who live might no longer live for themselves but for him
who for their sake died and was raised. 2 Corinthians 5.14-15
Confession of Sin
Our Father, we know the teaching of the Scriptures and do
sincerely confess that Jesus is Lord over our lives. But we too often find
ourselves living for ourselves. We too often look to our own desires and goals in
order to decide what we will do. In times like these we fail to submit to
Jesus’ gracious lordship over our lives. We ask that you would forgive us this
sin. We ask that, more and more, we would gladly submit to Jesus’ lordship and
in this way experience a fullness of life that will bring honor to You. Amen.
Declaration of Pardon
I have blotted out your transgressions like a cloud and
your sins like mist; return to me, for I have redeemed you. Isaiah 44:22